Article 171 of CoI : Article 171: Composition of the Legislative Councils.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: The State of Maharashtra is planning to form its Legislative Council.

Application:

1. Total Members Calculation:

   • Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has 288 members.
   • The Legislative Council can have a maximum of one-third of the Assembly members, which is 96 members.
   • However, the minimum number of members in the Legislative Council must be 40.

2. Composition:

   • One-third (32 members) will be elected by electorates consisting of members of municipalities, district boards, and other local authorities.
   • One-twelfth (8 members) will be elected by graduates who have been residents of Maharashtra for at least three years.
   • One-twelfth (8 members) will be elected by teachers who have been teaching in educational institutions within Maharashtra for at least three years.
   • One-third (32 members) will be elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra from among persons who are not members of the Assembly.
   • The remainder (16 members) will be nominated by the Governor of Maharashtra, consisting of persons with special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, cooperative movement, or social service.

Example 2:

Scenario: A graduate named...

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